Head of Maintenance

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the Department

The Estates Department at Goldsmiths University is responsible for managing the university's 16-acre campus, encompassing 80 buildings. It oversees strategic estate planning, maintenance, capital projects, and essential services such as security and environmental management, ensuring the effective, safe, and sustainable operation of the institution's facilities.

About the Role

The role holder is expected to lead and manage all maintenance operations, ensuring safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency. They will oversee teams, develop maintenance strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, manage budgets, and promote a culture of excellence while supporting the university’s goals and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in maintenance management, expertise in building systems, strong problem-solving skills, and experience in driving sustainability and regulatory compliance.

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club and creative writing classes.